Creative Nonfiction Portfolio
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Reader Reviews
A collection of stories exploring daily life with chronic illness and disability, woven with hope, echoes of the past, and moments of quiet resilience—all told through lyrical prose.
What People Are Saying
Glitter Dreams: When I Speak
“This is beautiful. Almost brought me to tears. Of course, today is my mother's fifth birthday without her and it is gloomy and pouring rain. I did just get home from going out to lunch with a friend so I wouldn't cry all day. I was going to attempt this prompt as well. I have more health problems than I can count, and writing again has just brought so much joy back into my life. Stay strong. I admire. your perseverance and disposition. That is sometimes hard to maintain.”
— Lynn A.
The Day Before I Begin Chemotheraphy
“One of the most touching, transformational, gorgeous piece of writing I’ve ever read. Jonathan, thank you for sharing your soul, your gift, this moment—your nowism—with us. The rain is not only pouring here…but down my cheeks. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽”
— Natalie
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This piece was originally workshopped at Lindenwood University before being shortlisted with “Superlative Literary Journal.”
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This piece received Honorable Mention in Dreamers Creative Writing.
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"When my voice went away, I realized the impact writing has had on my life.” This piece originally appeared in “The Storyteller’s Vault,” on Medium.
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“Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy took control of my body, but not my promise for the future.” This first appeared in “Indelible Ink,” on Medium.
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"Something is shifting...I feel it." This piece originally appeared in "Nowisms" on Medium.
